Are there any others locally in the same position as me - my son is starting primary school in September and finishes at 3-something in the afternoons, but is too young to attend an after-school club at the school. Is this an issue others have, and is ...
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Depends on their set up. My minder is casual and not strict in terms of flexibility. I have a contract which broadly outlines our term times etc, but on day to day running experience if I say we will be early/late or we need another night she is ok with ...
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I have some potted chilli plants which I occasionally take outdoors (weather permitting). Young buds are developing, but also black rings around the stems where the chilli is attached. Is this normal or a blight? First time experimenting with the chilli ...
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Nothing sad about growing your own! My personal experience though is that there are certain vegetables that are just easier to buy in the shops, although nothing beats freshly dug potatoes out of your own garden.

I agree with that. Two years ago I had a crop of five different varieties, which lasted from August to December; some I had never seen before. I was told the shops wouldn't stock some of them because of their ugly appearance. Reminds me of the saying: ...
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The Brass on the Grass 2015 season kicks off with a favourite band from last year- the Ipswich Community Wind Band :) See more at: http://www.suffolktouristguide.com/Music-Concerts-in-Suffolk.asp#BrassOnTheGrass19.07 More events on subsequent Sundays

Just to let everyone know we will be hosting our 7th annual Big Garden Party at the People's Community Garden this Saturday (25th): The People’s Community Garden celebrates its 7th Annual Event with some reptilian fun!
We are also marking ‘Year of the ...
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The Meeting Place Community Centre and wot's up are looking for volunteers becoming paid support workers flexible hours, job share felxabilty in helping in the cafe and supporting customers with learning difficulties. Please contact me on ...
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We're shortly going to be looking into new windows and doors (UPVC) as well as possibly a small conservatory/sunroom. Any recommendations of good service and after sales back up would be much appreciated, as would any suggestions of who to avoid. Thankyou

Wondering if it's worth getting a new season ticket for Colchester Zoo at the moment. Has much changed in the past couple of years? I know what it says on their website but what's your experience please?

Three and a half hour Harwich Harbour return cruise with sandwiches, cakes and scones. £30 for adults and £22 for children under 16 - also includes unlimited tea or coffee. Tickets from www.orwellrivercruises.com, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre ...
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We recently enjoyed the Sunday lunch cruise which was just lovely. The boat is very comfortable and all the crew were friendly. We were told about various points of interest along the river...and our buffet lunch was superb. Highly recommended.

I have been on many gruises on the orwell lady including the theme nights very enjoyable went last year on the sunday afternoon cruise as well had a beautiful day which was cancelled earlier in the year due to high winds !!

On the hour at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 2.00 and 3.00 you can listen to the Gruffalo story, meet the Gruffalo, have your photo taken and then play lots of Gruffalo games with prizes.Grand book sale and cakes on same day

Hi there, Has anyone had their driveway done? Mine is looking awful and really needs doing so I wondered if anyone could recommend a local (ish) company to do it? I am ideally looking for someone who has done a lot of driveways and knows what they're ...
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Not us but quite a few people near me (Heath Road and Broke Hall School Area) have had their driveways done by Lowestoft Driveways who have been canvasing the areas lately and I have to say their block paved drives look fabulous. Personal experience ...
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Had mine done in 2011 with Tarmac & are very pleased with the result,done by Pro-Mac of Frating Essex.NO maintenance required but not cheap. Now have drive in- drive out as the dropped kerbs were already done & we live on busy main road. Hardcore ...
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Fancy a freindly quiz night This Friday 17th July at The Meeting Place Community Centre, limerick close ip1 5lr we are holding a quiz for all to take part in money raised will go towards new carpets for the centre £5 per person chip supper please book ...
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I have an old Sony system (CD, record player, tape and radio) but the CD player has stopped working. Is there anyone that can repair CD players these days? I am reluctant to chuck the whole thing out as it used to sound great.

I agree that the laser head may need cleaning if the problem is simply poor or no sound. If the disc does not spin at all that's another problem. If it doesn't clean the cheapest fix maybe to buy a stand alone CD player and play it through the "aux" ...
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Hello Ian, sorry for the delayed response - I seem to be working all the time these days and things get left and forgotten. I do love the P4's and to be honest if I could cut down my current car collection I'd probably get myself one. I do wedding ...
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We would like to invite everybody to take part in the next Zhong Yuan Qigong Level 1 seminar which will take place on 18-19 July 2015 at Castle Hill Community Centre. You will be able to learn about an ancient self-development system from the heart
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Hello Samantha, you are welcome to do just Saturday this time. There are two options - paying full seminar to attend Saturday this time and second day next time and getting a certificate; or paying half price to attend on Saturday without certificate. ...
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So ASDA want to ruin the nice green area along stoke park drive in front of their store by digging it up and putting in a automated petrol station, this will ruin the look of the site, it is a nice green space, which suits the road and often has people ...
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The 36th Ipswich scout group is holding its annual fete on the 4th of July. As the fete falls on Independence Day we have chosen an American theme. We have lots of fun things to do, great food and interesting entertainment. Please come along and support ...
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Here's thought- I always took my children to this event and remember losing my daughter there one year ( only for a few minutes) She must have been about 3 at the time although I can recall it as if it were yesterday! She's 28 next birthday so that ...
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Looks like a great event :) Not sure if you've seen these? It says you're raising money for new carpets and there's another charity on here selling new carpet to raise funds! Maybe you could both help each other... Then you'll have funds left over for ...
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Hello everyone, I wanted to make sure that you had seen the advance notice about the traffic roadworks to start around the Ravenswood/Nacton Road roundabout. Suffolk Highways improvements programme will open up additional road capacity around Nacton ...
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Good afternoon everyone, I have been in touch with the Highways Team and put some of your questions to them. Here are the answers I have been given.
Q. Can we publish the detailed plan of the works?
A. As this is a phased programme of works, some ...
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